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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Corps recruits fire weapons during a course. They are shown in silhouette with a low sun on the right of the photo.

Course Shoot

Recruits fire downrange at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024. The training teaches recruits the fundamentals of safety and marksmanship in combat shooting positions and rifle carries.

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